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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
The Story of a Pens oner.

An interesting little iliad has run it's
course and ended well the week past
Last fall nephew of the poet Whittier
came to Washington to see if he could
get his pension arrears. His applica-
ton had been made for a year or two,
but the case in some way hung fire.
His coming was the old story so often
repeated. He had little money, no one
to live with, he was unable to work,
and if he had waited before he now
began to realize the agony of hope de-
ferred as he never had. Although he
had but one leg he marched on that and
his crutch at Gen. Logan's funeral.
From the Capitol, out over the muddy,
slushy roads, he trudged along to the
old Rock Creek burying ground and
back again. 1t was too much for him
and he fell sick. For weeks he lay abed
nursed by an old army comrade. At
length his money was all gone and his
friend had none for him. Besides, he
had already borrowed more than he
feared he could repay. He sought help
from a society of women who do all
they can to assist needy soldiers. The
other day his case was decided, and a
warrant for $1,400 was laid on his
pillow The thought that he could pay
his debts and go home if he got well
cured him, and now he is able to be out
doors. The Soldiers Aid Society has
received back what was lent him, and
$40 more for some other unfortunate,
and the happy pensioner will soon start
for home Washington Letter.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
More Criminal Carelesne.s.

"Julia. did that young man who
called on you last evening kiss you
just before he left the houseP''
''Why, mamma, could you hear?n
81 heard enough; too much for nv
own peace of mind. How often have I
told you to beware of these menp
Your conductis excusable.
~ wasn't to blame. mamma. We
were standing at the front door, and
his mouth was real close to my face,
and before / knew it y
THAT will do. / see you have no
excuse to offer.
''Yes-I have, = sobbed Julia.
..What is it, pray?''
'.His mouth awful close to
my face and -I-didn't know-it
was loaded. Merchant Traveller
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
, the Pennsylvania company was quite

By the Pennsylvania company was quite
large. 49,
IS ascertained that the loss by the
Express robbery on the train near Utica,
n Z ], on the Goth ult., was $1,000 The Elk
press messenger was shot through the upper
part OF the right arm, the ball passing
. around the shoulder, making an ugly
wound. -
Tn the LIST inst, at meeting Of
|. Pennsy lyania coal miners at Irwin, Pa, the
proposition of the coal company to pay 60c
per ton for mining for one year was ac-
cepted under protest.
At Everson, Pa, March 81, the Vance
House and two buildings l1oining burned
The people in the hotel escape s safely,
though greatly frightened. Loss 10000.
At Boston, Mass, March 80, at a
meeting Of the directors of the Union
Pacific road President Adams and the
former officers were reel 9cted.
John G. SAKE, the poet died at
Albany, N. Y. Morch 81 The interment
OF his remains will take place at Green
wood, in Brooklyn.
The Pennsylvania r. r.. on its New
York and Pennsylvania divisions lights
and heats its passenger cars by electricity.
By boiler explosion, March 81, in
Nagle's boiler works, at Erie, Pa, three men
were scalded to death.
The New Jersey senate has passed
the bill giving women the right to vote at
school elections
Gov. Green Of New Jersey, has re-
nominated Henry 9. Kelsey as secretary of
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

Minneapolis e st. Louis road at Mime
apons, fell under a car wheel which cut his
left leg off at the knee.
Ten thousand people witnessed the
laying of the corner stone of new Roman
Catholic church at Dubuque, Iowa, Sunday
afternoon. The day was fine and the
ceremonies imposing.
During March 327 building permits
were issued at Minneapolis, aggregating
SS4S, 478. The police made s15 arrests
during the month, 181 Of which were for
drunkenness.
At st. Paul, Mimi, the March United
States customs collections amounted to
SIC, 2l475, Of which $40, 1O1 so were for col
lection duties and S11325 for miscellaneous
revenues.
Bismarck, OAK. elected VIM. A.
Bentley, Rep, Mayor, and for the other
| offices, candidates upon the Peoples and
republican tickets, at the election April 4.
In the Municipal election at Mime
apolis on the 5th, the Republicans elected
eleven aldermen, the Democrats ten, leaving
the Democrats a working majority in the
council, nine Democrats holding over. The
new park commission is composed of three
Democrats and one Republican; two mem
bers OF the school board elect are Republi
can and one Independent; the Republicans
elected two justices, the Democrats one.
At the municipal election at Fergus
| Falls, on the 5th, for Mayor the result was
a tie. Liquor license carried by about 200
| majority, and there was almost no OppOsi-
ton to the railroad bonds.
The house of James Ingraham, at
Madison, Wis. burned on the morning of
the 2Sth, and his daughter, 10 years of age
narrowly escaped death from suffocation.
The new $4,000 hotel built of jasper
granite, heated by steam and supplied with
modern hotel appliances, at Madison,
Dakota, has been opened to the public.
At the city lection at Fargo, Oak,
April 4, the Republican ticket with Major
A. w. Edwards for Mayor, was elected, ex-
cept one alderman.
Gov. Church has appointed DR.. Geo.
r. Swain of Wapheton, Superintendent of
the Dakota Territorial Board of Health
/ The Island View honse, at BAYFIELD,,
Wis, popular summer hotel was de-
stroyed by fire April 4. .-r'
At Dubuque, Iowa, the Knights OF
Labor municipal ticket was elected entire,
to the surprise of all parties.
The municipal election at Mandan,
Oak, on the 4th, resulted in the election OF
the Democratic ticket. ~
At the municipal election at Winona,
Mimi, April 4, the Democrats elected all
their candidates. ILL., s--
| 1t has been decided to hold the Da-
kota Territorial fair for 1887 at Mitchell,
September 26 to 3d.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

ONE of the most eccentric rich men
n new York City is the venerable Ben
jamin Richardson. He is said to be
worth 100000 or more; but lives in
small tumbled-dow house in Harlem.
He holds a mortgage for 100000
against one of the most prominentinsur-
ance companies in the city. M. Richard
son owns the historic Washington coach,
which he lets out whenever there is a
demand for this Revolutionary relic.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

CHARLES CROKER, the Southern Pa
cific magnate, has tired of life in New
York, and will soon reoccupy his ele
giant residence on Mob Hill, San Fran
cisco. In May his daughter Hattie will
wed a Mr.. Alexander of New York.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

SENATOR JONES of Nevada is again
rapidly pushing to the front rank of
millionaires. His mines in Alaska are
proving much richer than heretofore
represented, and the stock is now pay
ing dividend of 800 per cent year.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

BISHOP WILLIAM TAYLOR, now on a
mission to Africa, was formerly a sue
cessful streetpreacher in San francisco.
Writing to friend in that city he be-
walls the indisposition of his brethren
to engage in African mission work, and
adds: eff by any possibility Jesus
should lead an expedition into the re-
gions OF perdition and invite me to go
with him, should feel that He confer
ed great honor upon me and step into
the line at once. =
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

IT is reported that the sum of $780,
O0O,O0Ois due from England to France
under the treaty of Nov. 20, 1915. A
committee of the chamber of deputies
is now investigating the subject with
the view of demanding payment.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
Only Thirty-six Per Cent,

OF those VINO die from consumption inherit
the disease. In all other cases it must eth
er be contracted through carelessness; or.
according to the new theory of tubercular
parasites, received directly from others as
an Infectious disease. But in either case.
DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery is
positive remedy for the disease in it's early
stages. It is delay that is dangerous. II
you are troubled with shortness of breath,
splitting of blood, night-sweats or linger.
ing cough, do not hesitate to procure the
sovereign remedy at once
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

MEssRs Chew, Swallow, and Hunger
ing were recently guests alta San Fran
cisco hotel, while Messrs. Fish, Bacon,
Plum, and Cooke were located at anoth-
2er house. The hotels should have pool
ed their guests.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

Mrs. AMANDA SYKES, of Edmonton,
Ga, has a goose which for the past
years four has begun tolay for the season
on on the day that complaining was
commenced on the place. No matter
whether the day was in February OF in
March, the goose began laying each
year on the very day that they COM
menced planting corn. ....--
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

The American Grocer says: .sIt is
growing more and more the custom
to have deeds, contracts, and valuable
documents printed on a typewriter
in aniline ink. This is a great mistake
because in few years they are sure to
be obliterated.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

JOHN MCCARTHY is the oldest boot
black in New York, having occupied a
stand near the Aston House for twenty
eight years. He has over $4,000 in
bank and will soon retire and do duty
as shining example of the virtues of
industry and economy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

IHADDEUs STEVENS received his
first nomination for Congress through
t device of turning forward the hands
of a clock. The delegates to the nom
mating convention were chosen by
ballot, and one of Stevens friends
urned the clock ahead sufficiently to
shut out the votes of five men who
would have given the nomination to A..
Herr Smith insterd Of the great COM
moner.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

DURING the recent burial of an Indian
near Umatilla, CAL, "medicine man."
known as "Old Tom," was shot and
instantly killed by another Indian.
The assassin is brother of the Indian
who was being buried, and he believed
the ''medicine man. had exerted an
evil spirit over his brother, causing his
death.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

A LITTLE son of T. j. Folds, of
Hawkinsville, Ga. went to his traps the
other day and found three partridges,
and, taking them out, pulled their
heads off. One of the headless part
ridges flew away and could not be
found, and the astonished boy went
nome with three heads and only two
birds.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

SALEswoMEN in a great many shops
in Philadelphia are prohibited from
fine dressing. In one establishment
the girls are requested to dress in
black. In another dark colors, blue
brown, OF black, are requested, and
ich jewelry is not permitted.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

In Philadelphia church organizat-
ION is trying to raise money enough to
build church by means of lottery
The promoters are selling tickets at SO
cents, and there are fifty prizes to be
drawn, from a $500 government bond
and handsome rosewood piano down
to prizes of little value. mr-
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
NOTES OF THE TIMES.

.- LITTLE Joe Davis, son of jeff Davis,
died at Richmond during the War, and
a fund is being raised in that city for
the perpetual embellishments of his
grave.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09
THE OLD WORLD.

In the House of Commons Friday
night, w Il. Smith, first lord of the
treasury, suggested that if the Irish crimes
bill be read for the first time that night,
the second reading could be taken up
Tuesday. Then there would be an interval
OF week between the reading and going
into committee. 1t was the imperative
duty OF the government to insist that the
house come to an early decision on the
principles of the bill. Referring to the
land bill, he said that it was of vital i'm
portance, and that the government would
use every effort to make the measure a law.
A motion for cloture was carried by 361 to
25S, and the first reading of the bill agreed
to without a division. ParnelHs speech.
which was one of the best he ever made,
was an unusually fiery peroration He
commenced to speak in low tones and
almost caused a sensation. Gladstone and
the whole opposition frequently applauded
ms remarks The opposition consider
Balfours case pulverized by the speech.
William O'Brien, editor of the United
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

Ireland, idicules Lord Cadogan's land bill
He says, IF this bill should be made the
law, tenants would not be relieved until
they declare they We're unable to pay the the
tenants in Ireland would make this declara-
! tlon This would give each judge Is, 0OOrent
adJ lstment cases to lake care of. 1t would
take years to.dispose of them. Meanwhile
the landlords would obtain nothing The
oil offered by ParneH is mercy itself to-
landlords compared with this MEASURE
The text Of the Irish coercion bill
now that it has been made public, INTENSE
fes the opposition to the measure. The
Parnellites express themselves as sanguine
that on appeal to the country the govern
ment will be overthroWn
Three persons who were concerned in
the attempt to assassinate the Gear by
means of bombs in st. Petersburg on March
IL were hanged on Thursday morning.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-09

advance on glass entities them to an in
crease.
Officers of the Utica police force ar
rived at the suspension bridge, N. Y, and
later left with Charles O,Rorke, the sus-
pected express robber, and his wife A
large Colts revolver and a mask were
found IN his possession. O'Rourke saws he
is native of Texas and a cowboy by pro-
tession.
A st. Adams, Vt, dispatch of March
30, says The worst blizzard since 1869
prevailed throughout lower Canada TODAY.
and placed an embargo upon railroad
traffic between north New England and
Canadian points. The temperature is near
zero. The wind is blowing terrible gale.
The Wcrkmen at the ruins of the
Richmond House fire, in Buffalo, N. Y,
found portions of charred human BODY en-
tlrely beyond recognition. The remains
We're taken out in pieces and put in a box.
1t is thought to be the dead body of Mark
Osborne, the day clerk.
The report is confirmed of the loss of
the steamer Eagle on the shoals near
Funk island, Buena Vista bay, Nova
Scotia. and there is nothing to show that
any of the $50 on board were saved. The
indications point to a boiler explosion as
the cause of the calamity.
A party Of sealers went from the
shore of the channel on the west coast of
n Newfoundland on sealing expedition.
with it, Two bodies have been recovered
from the ice foe The men had been
frozen to death.
Two freight trains collided at Bolivar.
Pa, on the 4th, and two cars Of cotton took
fire and burned. The road was blocked for
hours by the wreck and the loss sustained
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-24
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Special to the Gazette
SUNSET, iFx July pa light shower
If rain commenced falling lhis morning,
Iut rot enough to be OF aEy.6entdtto our
crops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-24

full, so still What contrast to that pspdemo,
MUM of human passions of few hours belole
Our dead were lying thick where the last stsn 1
was made. Carefully we look for and tenaeriy
raise the wounded, battle their blood a. ana
blackened faces and send them to the rear; linen
we gather our dead and digging trench wrap
them in their blankets and lay them side by side
in their last resting place and over them read the
burial service of the church. Years may come
and go. but the scenes of that day and night can
never be forgotten. The face of one Confederate
boy mot of our regment) is with me yet Lying
on his back with his fair, young face turned Ito TO
that heaven where hope his departed soul had
mounted smile of angelic beauty rested on ms
All was and n may s we mot Of ht tPe
nearly gates. and that it was the reflected light OF
the celestial city that shone there still m pess
now pass to the article was requested TO Iea b
viz: Tho Skirmish at Flat Creek Bridge ana the
Battle of the 10th of May al Drury's Bluff"
In closing. would say the theme OF to,mgnts
might be added to indefinitely. The events OF
That four wears of battle hardship and trial crowd
upon me when sit down to record them. oid
faces and forms rise up before me- aud memory
teens with incident till then forgotten
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-24

A MINISTER'S TERRIBLE DEED.-At En-
sewocd, n. j., early Tuesday morning, the
Rev Chas. w. Ward rector of the Protes-
tant Episcopal church at that place, in fit
OF mental alteration, shot his wife, fired
twice without effect at his little daughter,
aud then turned his pistol upon himself
A part the wife's face where the bullet
struck is paralyZed, and the doctors fear
that the wound will result in lockjaw. Mrs
Ward was lying down with the little girl
when Ward entered the room in great ex-
element, saying II want to speak to you
and if you don't speak before | count five
will shoot you" Mrs. Ward did not move.
She had no idea that her husband had q
weapon, nor did she imagine the terrible
meaning of his words. "One" ne began,
but still Mrs. Ward lay with her face to the
wall and one hand upon the head of the
little girl. Slowly the minister counted
two-three-four, stopping about half a
second between each word. Hardly had
the sound of the word five" died from his
lips than Ms. Ward heard the report of
pistol and felt singing sensation in her
left jaw: Turning quickly she saw her hus-
band, bis face livid with excitement, stand
'nS III III uiuuie vi lne uOOr, ln6 smoking
pistol pointed at the child. Before she
could move again be fired two
more shots, this time at his little girl, Bes.
sic. The wounded wife. the blood trickling
down her neck and shoulder, attempted to
shield thegrl, but the shots went wide of the
mark. In an instant she had the little one
n her arms and had fed from the room.
word Mr.. Ward walked into his
'Tn room, and placing the weapon to his
light ear fired. The ball struck sideways
an inch and half and lodging
asst against the right temple bone. His con-
lition is serious, but much less dangerous
han that of his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-24
The Eartf.ouaise in Europe.

ROME. Feb. 24.-Details have been re.
ceived this morning # the results OF Tie
earthquakes yesterday showing that the
effects were far pore serious than WAS
thought. The loss of life and destruction
of property is learned to haze been terrible
The most startling news comes from the
Genoese Riviera. Over fifteen hundred
people were killed in that district At
the village of Bajardo, situated al
the top of hill, q number of The inhab.
tants took refugs in church when
the shocks were first felt. Sub:o
ouent and greater shocks demolished the
the church and 800 OF the people who were
in it were killed. The destruction Of pro-
perty in the section of Italy visited by the
earthquakes was immense and widespread
LONDON, Feb. 24.-The panic caused in
France by the earthquake shocks was very
great and the inhabitants of those places re.
Gently shaken are fleeing to other localities
Another shock was felt at Mentone to dag.
1t was 80 seyera that houses were shaken.
No one was injured. Additional details
concerning the damage done by yesterdays
shocks show that in some eases villages
built on the mountain sides were toppled
into the valleys. Three railway trains have
been despatched with food for the Sufferers
A number of soldiers have also been sent to
assist them.
PARIS, Feb. 24--4 p. ma renewal of
earthquake shocks has occurred in the
Southern section OF France. A terrible disas
ter is momentariy expected. Nice, Cannes
and Mentone are half deserted. Fears are
expressed for the safety OF thePrince of Wales
and the Orleans princes. ,an OF wh"r, @re in
1.-THE gecah of the country where the earth
!. nnakea .reYAil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-24

COURT OF APPEALS Super.
vsors Of Frederick County vs.. The City OF
Winchester. Supersedeas awarded.
Withers VS.. Coles, executor. Appeal al
lowed to decree pronounced by Circuit
Court Of Roanoke county.
Smith & Wimsatt VS.. Chiffon. Appeal
allowed TO decree pronounced by the Cir.
cult Court of Northumberland county on
30th April, 1856.
Shoemaker and others vs. Cake. Argued
by Judge t. s. Garrett for appellant and
Col. Thomas Tabb for appellee, and submit
ted.
Watertown Fire Insurance Company vs..
Cherry and wife. Put on privileged docket.
ScotLs executrix vs.. Scott and ala. sub.
mitted.
Wager, assignee, VS.. Barbour, &c. Ar
gued by Gen. james G.. Field for the plain
tiff in error, and W. W. Henry, esq, for de-
fendant in error, and continued until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-24

By THE Constitution of the country Con-
gress must be no respecter of persons. but
everybody subject to lis laws must be free
and.equal alike and stand on the same foot
ing. The territories, like The District of
Columbia, are governed directly by Con
gress. And yet, while Congress allows
woman suffrage in one Territory, Washing
ton, in its attempt to destroy the Mormon
church and confscate its property. it pro.
hibits it in smother. Utah. A Presidential
veto would sit we'll on the anti Mormon
hill